Middle School Resources

Grades 6-8, is a time of tremendous physical, emotional, and cognitive changes for students. It is also a pivotal time for understanding and gaining enthusiasm for science.

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Sandy and Dusty Worlds

Journal Article

Iguanas from Above

Journal Article

Playing With Garbage

Journal Article

The Birds and the Bees, the Flowers and the Trees

Journal Article

Journal and Lesson Plans

Middle School Journal

Lesson Plans

NSTA Competitions

Shell Science Lab Challenge

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eCYBERMISSION

For teachers and students, grades 6-9

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision

For students, grades K-12

Bestselling Middle School Books

NSTA Press Book

The NSTA Atlas of the Three Dimensions

New in 2020! Download and read a sample chapter from this book to learn more.A key aspect of learning in K–12 education is the idea that what studen...

NSTA Press Book

Big Data, Small Devices: Investigating the Natural World Using Real-Time Data

Now your students can transform their mobile phones and tablets into tools for learning about everything from weather to water quality. Big Data, Smal...

NSTA Press Book

Disciplinary Core Ideas: Reshaping Teaching and Learning

Like all enthusiastic teachers, you want your students to see the connections between important science concepts so they can grasp how the world works...

NSTA Press Book

Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12

Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12 offers a great new way to ignite your creativity. Authors Tom McConnell, Joyce Parker, a...

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Web Seminar

Web Seminar: NSTA Teacher Awards – Shining the Spotlight on New Teachers and Veteran Teachers, October 24, 2024

Join us on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about all NSTA Teacher Awards available and how to apply. Did you co...

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: Nominations – Leadership Opportunities for Members, September 19, 2024

Join us on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about NSTA election process for new and interested members of ...

Web Seminar

Science Update: Get Ready for International Observe the Moon Night! July 11, 2024

Join us on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the Moon and the International Observe the Moon Night. During thi...

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Appreciating the Efforts of All Teachers, In School and After School

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 30, 2024

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 23, 2024

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Web Seminar, May 2, 2024

This is a collection of resources for the program titled: Science Update: Making Climate Science Matter: Expanding the Use and Reach of the Fifth Nati...

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 16, 2024

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Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice...WS4

A collection of resources linked to the Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice in Science Education, WS4. T...

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Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice...WS3

A collection of resources linked to the Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice in Science Education, WS3. T...

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Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice...WS2

A collection of resources linked to the Web Seminar Series: Beyond Representation: Nurturing Belonging and Social Justice in Science Education, WS2. T...

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 9, 2024

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